hydro

1 of 2

noun (1)

hy·​dro ˈhī-(ˌ)drō How to pronounce hydro (audio)
plural hydros
British
: an establishment offering hydropathic treatment (as for weight loss) : health spa

hydro

2 of 2

noun (2)

often attributive
: hydroelectric power

Examples of hydro in a Sentence

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Noun
Renewable electricity, mainly hydro, accounts for 80% of its electricity portfolio. Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 This fragrance-free formula focuses on replenishing moisture with its heavy-hitting mix of lipids, squalane, glycerin, urea, and amino acids, which the brand labels as its hydro lipid blend. Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Sep. 2024 What's next: Hydro licensing was mostly left out of Senate ENR's permitting bill, but senators want to add some smaller hydro provisions. Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024 After the spin-off, TC Energy will transition to operate like a utility company, with a focus on natural gas infrastructure, nuclear energy, pumped hydro storage, and new low-carbon energy opportunities. Joe Cornell, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hydro 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

short for hydropathic establishment

Noun (2)

short for hydropower

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1882, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hydro was in 1882

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Cite this Entry

“Hydro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydro. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

hydro

noun
hy·​dro
ˈhī-drō
: hydroelectric power

Medical Definition

hydro

noun
hy·​dro ˈhī-(ˌ)drō How to pronounce hydro (audio)
plural hydros
British
: a hydropathic facility : spa
also : a hotel catering to people using such a facility
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